This series covers events from 10/30/1983 - 12/12/1983

This series of classes from fall 1983 features Anthony Damiani's analysis of Atmananda's (Sri Krishna Menon, 1883-1959) natal chart. Damiani interprets the chart from an enlightened being's perspective, arguing that standard astrological psychology is inadequate for understanding a sage's consciousness. The series examines all of Atmananda’s natal planetary degree symbols, using Marc Edmund Jones's Sabian symbols, interpreting each planet's degree (inner functioning) alongside its opposite degree (outer manifestation). Key placements include the Sun at Sagittarius 16 (choiceless awareness), Mercury at Sagittarius 23 (intellectual freedom), and Neptune at Taurus 19 (birth of rational being). The trans-Saturnian planets are viewed as modes of witness consciousness rather than psychological functions. Methodologically, Damiani emphasizes interpreting the symbol directly rather than using Jones's psychological explanations, and notes that Atmananda's multiple dignities by house indicates his natural cooperation with the World-Idea. The philosophical framework integrates Vedantic concepts with Western astrology, presenting the chart as chosen by the soul to represent its spiritual development. This approach offers rare insights into both advanced astrological interpretation and the nature of enlightened consciousness as reflected in symbolic language, providing a unique example of spiritual astrology applied to a documented sage.

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